Scintilli slowly builds an all-absorbing world, [with] tension between fear and beauty. [Nov. 2011, p. 139]

Who could of predicted, then, that Intriguer would be his best work in nearly two decades? [Aug 2010, p.116]

A series of shiveringly atmospheric compositions that will appeal to fans of Godspeed You! Black Emperor.[Jan. 2012 p. 119]

Transnormal Skiperoo is as quietly joyful as its title. [Nov 2007, p.148]

Morissette is rarely dull, but she can occasionally be wearying. [July 2008, p.107]

Everything is dislocated, kinked and inhuman. [Jan 2013, p.105]

While their new setting can't quite extinguish their thoughtful charms, it has trampled on their mystique. [Apr 2014, p.103]

His fifth album is typically protean. [May 2010, p.118]

Much of it is lovely, but marred somewhat by the whispery sub-Kate Bush vocals of Kristin Valtysdottir. [Apr 2004, p.117]

Amazingly, this weird, consciously retro amalgam of Van Dyke Parks, Big Star and Queen actually works. [Nov 2016, p.111]

The production lacks the loose-fit liveliness and lightness of touch which was The Dust Brothers' trademark back in the mid-'90s. [Apr 2005, p.114]

Hardly coherent, enough of the disparate strands hang together to make it curiously moreish. [Oct 2011, p.112]

Tracks such as Florida and Pull The Curtains... add a Pixies-ish aggression to their signature bleepy country rock. [Nov 2005, p.124]

Despite there being little opportunity for euphoric release, it's easy to lose yourself in Deleter's darker, more brutal moments. [Mar 2020, p.119]

While Josh Davis has valiantly refused to photocopy his pioneering 1996 debut Endtroducing, this fourth album could use its mystery and cohesion. [Nov. 2011, p. 139]

Not the easiest of listens. [Feb 2007, p.98]

Glover's wit and dexterity confirm he's the real deal. [Jan. 2012 p. 119]

Brooding and complex, Deafman Glance isn't easy to grasp, but repeated listens get you through the sophisticated structures to appreciate some mid-blowing moments, out-there lyrics, and, on Telluride Speed, hard-won prettiness. [Jul 2018, p.118]

The Amazons are much better when they add a little intricacy to their snarling rock. [Jul 2017, p.110]

The country reggae of the title track may be too far for some, but mostly Speer's country art-rock with a side of Southern fried is damn tasty. [Apr 2014, p.106]

Aurally, Super Furry Animals are evolving into a hybrid of Blur and The Cardiacs. (Drawing) Rings Around The World, Shoot Doris Day and Presidential Suite are excellent, most of the remainder pass muster, but there's nothing to change anyone's world.

With regular producer Swizz Beatz virtually absent here, this fourth album is definitely mixed. [Dec 2001, p.121]

Though not what Lopes or TLC will be remembered for, it's a solid effort. [Jan 2003, p.124]

It's by no means a classic but there's enough personality to suggest Hozier will be with us for the long haul. [Oct 2014, p.110]

A small but perfectly formed addition to his [Anton Newcombe's] stellar back catalogue. [Dec 2015, p.104]

They can't quite maintain that standard [in the first three singles] throughout but nevertheless this remains a deeply impressive debut. [Jul 2015, p.108]

Despite some straight-ahead country rocking and blue-eyed soul, it's on the title track, a finely crafted meditation on love's bewildering ways, where she really finds her own voice, setting her apart from the pack. [May 2008, p.136]